Timilty bill to lower flag on Sept. 11 passes Senate

Tuesday

May 15, 2018 at 2:17 PMMay 15, 2018 at 2:17 PM

The state Senate passed legislation filed by Sen. Walter F. Timilty that would mandate that the flag of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flown at state buildings be flown at half-staff each year on Sept. 11 in honor of the victims of the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.

“I filed this legislation to not only pay tribute to those who lost their lives on Sept. 11, but also to emphasize to the families of all those we tragically lost that their loved ones will never be forgotten,” Timilty stated.

Each year on Sept. 11, Elks lodges across the country hold wreath laying ceremonies to remember and honor the victims. In Massachusetts, Randolph Elks Lodge 2130 was the first lodge to hold such a ceremony. Due to these annual memorial events, Timilty filed this legislation to further remember all those lost on that day.

The legislation unanimously passed the Senate and now moves to the House of Representatives for consideration.